REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Marie Knight, Director of Community Services
Robert Handy, Chief of Police
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Special Event Application - Country Harvest Festival
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Statement of Issue:
The City of Huntington Beach has received a Specific Events Application from Activated Events, LLC to produce the Country Harvest Festival Concert on the beach on October 7, 2018. The concert would take place between the hours of noon and 9 p.m. on a footprint south of the pier.
Financial Impact:
Per Section 13.54 of the Municipal Code relating to Specific Events all direct costs associated with the Country Harvest Festival Event will be reimbursed by Activated Events LLC.
Recommended Action:
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Discuss Specific Events application from Activated Events, LLC to produce the Country Harvest Festival Concert and advise staff accordingly on any potential action.
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Analysis:
Activated Events LLC has submitted a Specific Events Application to produce the Country Harvest Festival Concert on the beach on October 7, 2018, (Attachment 1). This will be a fenced venue and ticketed event. The main components of the event are as follows:
* Location: South of the Pier (Site Map Attachment 2)
* Set Up Dates: October 2 - 6, 6a.m. - 8p.m.
* Event Date: October 7, noon - 9p.m.
* Tear Down Dates: October 8 - 10, 6a.m. - 8p.m.
* Attendance: 8,000 (estimated)
* Headliner: Billy Currington with other supporting artists throughout the day
* Ticket Prices: General Admission $35 - $85, VIP: $99-$149
* Promoter: Activated Events LLC of Anaheim/Steve Thacher
* Theme: Fall Festival
* Food/Beverage: Food Booths, Food Trucks, and Bars will be setup within the event space
selling food, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks.
* Demographics: Both families with children as well as single professionals. Marketing to ages 25-49. Average age is 34. ...
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